21st Century Cruiselines welcomes you to Montego Bay. The culture of Jamaica is reflected in the art, cuisine and architecture of the island. Check out podcasting while you are here!

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Podcasting

Here in Montego Bay, you will explore a great technology tool for education. Podcasting provides hours and hours of free audio content to both teachers and students. Put on your headphones, relax, and enjoy the tour we've put together for you!

• Review the information about podcasting in education on the Learning in Hand website.

• Find and listen to several podcasts created by students by exploring the websites listed below:

Radio WillowWeb - elementary students from Nebraska: http://mps.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/
ColeyCast - 5th grade students from California: http://www.mrcoley.com/coleycast/index.htm
Coulee Kids - 7th grade students from Wisconsin: http://wiki.lacrosseschools.org/groups/couleekids/

• Search a podcast directory to find a podcast in your subject area/grade level.

• Complete your Travel Log for this port.

Shore Excursion

Learn about creating your own podcasts:

• Read about the process at the Learning in Hand website.
• Check out the Audacity program - a free audio editor that students and teachers can use to create podcast files.
• Record podcasts with your phone using Gabcast or blogtalkradio.
• Explore some free background music you can use in your podcast.

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